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What is our competitive advantage for
seizing the opportunities or participating
in the "hot spots" around the world?

Technology advancements XX.XX%
Current infrastructure in the U.S. XX.XX%
U.S. government's stance on trade X.XX%
Entrepreneurial spirit XX.XX%
Emphasis on research and development X.XX%

Note: Table made from bar graph.

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Even though the official program of the 2011 Ag Executive Forum hosted by Farm Journal and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers was off the record, we used our networking event to conduct an informal poll on the hot spots in agriculture.

Using handheld, immediate-response polling devices that allow each attendee to quickly voice his or her opinion with the push of a button, we surveyed the agribusiness executives and top-level producers in the crowd.

A snapshot of the results is presented below. In addition to these results, the group also overwhelmingly responded that:

* the U.S. is in a good position to take advantage of the hot spots and opportunities around the world;

* we will be able to meet the demands placed upon us; and

* it is very important for producers to have a more direct relationship with key agribusinesses.

Written by Charlene Finck

Where is the best place in the world
to invest your money for the highest
returns in the next five years?

What keeps you up at night when you
think about the future of agriculture
in the U.S.?

Shortage of water XX.XX%
Infrastructure in the U.S. X.XX%
Government intervention XX.XX%
Pressure from anti-ag groups XX.XX%
Shortage of farmers X.XX%
Lack of technology to X.XX%
increase productivity
enough to meet demand

Note: Table made from bar graph.

What is our competitive advantage for
seizing the opportunities or participating
in the "hot spots" around the world?

Technology advancements XX.XX%
Current infrastructure in the U.S. XX.XX%
U.S. government's stance on trade X.XX%
Entrepreneurial spirit XX.XX%
Emphasis on research and development X.XX%

Note: Table made from bar graph.

Do you anticipate companies taking
ownership or having a stake in large
production units in the next five years?

Don't see any change from today XX.XX%
Some companies will take an
ownership position XX.XX%
Companies will become
very aggressive in taking
an ownership position XX.XX%
Don't have an opinion X.XX%